Shaiva
Americannoun
Other Word Forms
- Shaivite noun
Example Sentences
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Saiva, Shaiva, Sivite Sect.—The name given to Hindus who venerate Siva as their special god.
From The Tribes and Castes of the Central Provinces of India—Volume I (of IV) by Russell, R. V. (Robert Vane)
But owing to the sanctity of their calling, and the fact that they have become literate and taken service under Government, the Guraos now rank above the cultivators and are called Shaiva Brāhmans.
From The Tribes and Castes of the Central Provinces of India—Volume I (of IV) by Russell, R. V. (Robert Vane)
Their social position has been raised by their sacred character as priests of the god Siva and they are now sometimes called Shaiva Brāhmans.
From The Tribes and Castes of the Central Provinces of India—Volume I (of IV) by Russell, R. V. (Robert Vane)
It contains 12 principal Shaiva and 4 Vaishnav temples and one dedicated to Brahm�.
From Chaitanya's Life And Teachings From his contemporary Begali biography the Chaitanya-charit-amrita by K???ad?sa Kavir?ja Gosv?mi
The term Shaiva Brāhman is applied to Guraos.
From The Tribes and Castes of the Central Provinces of India—Volume I (of IV) by Russell, R. V. (Robert Vane)
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